Photoplay (Jul-Dec 1958)

others decide where we’re going to eat or what movie we’ll see. I hate arguments. When I buy a new dress, I like to have a girlfriend with me to help me decide, because I never know what I want. “But big decisions about my personal life or my work are mine, and mine alone. When I wanted to go to Italy nine years ago, everyone in Hollywood was against it.” (I was amused by the naive candor with which Ingrid spoke of that momentous episode.) “They all said I was crazy,” she said, “but I knew I had to go. “I had the same opposition for the French stage production of ‘Tea and Sympathy.’ Everyone, including my husband, was against it. They said I was out of my mind to want to play in French in front of a sophisticated, hard Paris audience. I was obstinate, and I was determined nothing would change my mind. Well, it was a success. As you know, we played to packed houses for over a year. “I dislike advising others as well,” Ingrid continued. “After all, how can we put ourselves in another’s shoes? We can’t really know another’s true feelings. People still offer me advice these days, and I suppose they mean well. But now . . .” Her smile grew into a soft laugh. “I’m a happy woman.” For all the complications surrounding her, it’s easy to understand why. Even during its most dazzling Hollywood period, her career has never looked so brilliant, with the success of Warners’ current “Indiscreet” and the completion of “The Inn of the Sixth Happiness.” On agreement with M-G-M, the start of “I Thank a Fool” has been delayed until the beginning of next year, so she may devote the months between to her very full personal life. There’s the summer visit from daughter Jenny, on vacation from Mills College. And, importantly, there is Lars Schmidt. Almost unknown in theatrical circles until a year ago, Schmidt now has to use a pseudonym when he travels. He has been constantly followed by photographers and press people since his name was first linked with Ingrid’s. Schmidt was born in Gothenburg, Sweden, forty-four years ago, son of parents so wealthy that townspeople say, “Lars’ father owns a whole street here.” Personally, Schmidt seems the opposite of Rossellini: calm, efficient, punctual, easygoing, precise, elegant in dress and manner. “A well-bred gentleman,” say acquaintances. He drives a Mercedes sports car, speaks French, English and German fluently and has a large and choice collection of antique furniture. Rich not just by inheritance but as a result of his own theatrical ventures, he spends his money generously. Those close to Ingrid notice that he particularly enjoys lavishing it on her children. 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